Safety training
G WO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V6 02032026
specialist knowledge or training required
For the Load considerations should include:
a.
heavy
bulky or unwieldy
difficult to grasp
difficult to grip
unstable or unpredictable
contents likely to move or shift
intrinsically harmful (e.g. sharp/hot)
sharp edges
For the (work) Environment considerations should include:
a. constraints on posture, e.g. working on knees, laying on back
restricted spaces
poor floors, e.g. greasy, wet, uneven
variations in levels, e.g. stairs, thresholds
hot/cold/humid conditions
strong air movements, e.g. outside of tower, nacelle, etc.
poor lighting conditions
weather conditions; rain, gust, wind, temperature
Additionally, it is recommended to consider additional factors including whether the activity is hindered or enhanced by wearing particular protective clothing or PPE and work/organisation (psychosocial) factors such as training, sudden changes in workload , communication, consultation, etc.
3.
Good handling technique
A good handling technique is no substitute for other risk -reduction steps, such as providing lifting aids, or improvements to the task, load or working environment. Moving the load by rocking, pivoting, rolling or sliding is preferable to lifting it in sit uations where there is limited scope for risk reduction. However, good handling technique forms a very valuable addition to other risk -control measures. To be successful, good handling technique needs both training and practice. The training should be carr ied out in conditions that are as realistic as possible, emphasising its relevance to everyday handling operations in the workplace.
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